Astros No. 1 pick Correa works out for first time as a pro

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Carlos Correa, the No. 1 pick in the Major League Baseball draft, began his professional career with his first workout with the Astros on Tuesday morning.

Correa, a 17-year-old shortstop from the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy and High School, arrived by shuttle bus at the Astros’ spring training complex shortly before 7:30 a.m. Eastern.

After settling in at his corner locker and taking indoor batting practice, Correa, wearing a brick red No. 29 jersey with no name on the back, joined the other Astros minor-league players on the field.

He took infield and batting practice during his first full workout.

Correa graduated from high school top of his class Sunday afternoon in Cayey, Puerto Rico.

Photo: Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle

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Carlos Correa's first workout included some fielding work and batting practice.

Carlos Correa's first workout included some fielding work and batting practice.

Photo: Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle

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Astros shortstop Carlos Correa takes ground balls during his first day, just two days removed from his high school graduation.

Astros shortstop Carlos Correa takes ground balls during his first day, just two days removed from his high school graduation.